Author: jilltaylor

Get writing!

Yesterday we had our second creative writing workshop with the Changes group in Burntwood. As well as poetry we had a think about more extended pieces of creative writing; ways of creating stories and characters and considering them from different perspectives. We had a think about using the five senses to create images and also key questions - who, where, why, what and w...

Competition time!

You are
all invited to follow the trail to find the Seven Deadly Sins...
All in a days work!
To celebrate
World Community Arts Day, the Sins’ costumes from Doomsday, the final play of
the Lichfield Mysteries, will be on display in business premises around Lichfield
city centre from February 15 to 28. All people have to do is name the ‘Sin’ o...

Busy, busy, busy…

Three of our community engagement projects are now underway - it's really exciting when the work you have been planning for ages actually starts to happen!
Wednesday 5th February
Rehearsals for At the Crossroads have now started - an outline of all the scenes of the play has been devised so work has now started on the actual dialogue, music lyrics and ways of setting the scene...

At the Crossroads – first rehearsal

Having had our workshops to generate ideas and devise the play, our first rehearsal is on Wednesday 29th January, 7.30pm, the Lichfield Room, Wade Street Church, Frog Lane, Lichfield.
If you couldn't make the workshops but would like to get involved in this production it's not too late - just come along to the rehearsal.
The performances are on the 9th & 10th May in the Lic...

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas Tree Festival
Lichfield Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival runs from the 6th-15th December. We have decorated a Mysteries tree with images and some lovely comments from our lovely participants! It's well worth a visit and you can vote for your favourite tree (hopefully ours). You might even find a picture of someone you know...
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At the Crossroads…supported by the BBC

At
the Crossroads...
Bible, Burlesque and the Blues
There are 2 workshops left before Christmas; 11th & 18th
December. This is your opportunity to have a helping hand in
devising this new piece of theatre being performed next May at
the Garrick studio. Rehearsals will begin in the new year.
If you haven't been be...

Come and join us

It's not too late to get involved with our exciting 'At the Crossroads' project which is working towards a performance in the Garrick Studio next May. Our first workshop earlier this week went very well; everyone had lots of fun. The next one is on Tuesday 26th November, 7.30pm, The Lichfield Room, Wade Street Church, Frog Lane, Lichfield. Anyone who is interested is very welco...

Come and take part in this!

This is an invitation for you to participate in a
brand new production being performed at Lichfield Garrick Studio Theatre, May 9th
& 10th 2014. We are holding some initial workshops before
Christmas for anyone who would like to be involved as actors, musicians or
backstage help. Everyone is welcome - if you are unsure if this is for you,
then come to the workshops and...

at the CROSSROADS

Open
auditions and workshop opportunities for all abilities to be part of unique
performances at The Garrick Studio Theatre in May 2014.
‘Standin’ at
the crossroad, risin’ sun goin’ down
I believe to
my soul now, po’ Jesus is sinkin’ down
In his hour
of need Jesus is about to make a pact with the devil, and if that deal goes
ahead what will that mean for the souls...

Lichfield Mysteries facilitates and encourages involvement in the Arts through dramatic performances, including the Lichfield Mysteries, and other artistic activities - and we're always looking for new ideas and opportunities.